Family Things To Do in Ambleside

6 events on in Ambleside coming up, including Twilight Tales in Dove Cottage at Wordsworth Grasmere and Twilight Tales in Dove Cottage at Wordsworth Grasmere.

• Twilight Tales in Dove Cottage

  Wednesday 21 October · 17:00 – 18:30

  Wordsworth Grasmere, Ambleside

  Are you ready for a spooky Halloween? Join us for hot chocolate, gingerbread, and Halloween crafts in our cosy Learning Space. Children will have fun dressing up in Georgian costumes while learning about the Wordsworths and hearing some of their writing. At twilight we’ll all head over to Dove Cottage and listen to some spooky Cumbrian stories – perfect for a special Halloween in the Lake District! For families with children aged 5+ (younger siblings can also be booked onto this session).

• Twilight Tales in Dove Cottage

  Monday 26 October · 16:00 – 17:30

  Wordsworth Grasmere, Ambleside

  Are you ready for a spooky Halloween? Join us for hot chocolate, gingerbread, and Halloween crafts in our cosy Learning Space. Children will have fun dressing up in Georgian costumes while learning about the Wordsworths and hearing some of their writing. At twilight we’ll all head over to Dove Cottage and listen to some spooky Cumbrian stories – perfect for a special Halloween in the Lake District! For families with children aged 5+ (younger siblings can also be booked onto this session).

• Twilight Tales in Dove Cottage

  Tuesday 27 October · 16:00 – 17:30

  Wordsworth Grasmere, Ambleside

  Are you ready for a spooky Halloween? Join us for hot chocolate, gingerbread, and Halloween crafts in our cosy Learning Space. Children will have fun dressing up in Georgian costumes while learning about the Wordsworths and hearing some of their writing. At twilight we’ll all head over to Dove Cottage and listen to some spooky Cumbrian stories – perfect for a special Halloween in the Lake District! For families with children aged 5+ (younger siblings can also be booked onto this session).

• Ghost Story! Halloween Late

  Saturday 31 October · 17:00 – 20:00

  Wordsworth Grasmere, Ambleside

  Step back in time and discover the origins of Gothic horror at this magical Halloween event. This October we’re throwing open our doors after dark and inviting you to do something different on the most haunted night of the year. Taking inspiration from our current exhibition Ghost Story! Into the Gothic Imagination, we’re bringing the spooky side of Regency England to life, with activities and special tours inspired by the works of writers like Mary Shelley, Lord Byron and Samuel Taylor Coleridge… If you’re looking for an alternative to the usual Halloween events, or perhaps a warm up to get you in a spooky mood, you’re in the right place! The programme for the evening is a combination of drop-in activities and repeating tours and performances, so you will be able to plan your night to ensure that you are able to shape your evening as you choose. This event is most suitable for those over the age of 16, but families with younger teens and children are very welcome to join in the fun. Access Wristbands will be issued on arrival, ensuring that you can come and go from different areas of Wordsworth Grasmere at your leisure. Five free tickets are available for those experiencing financial hardship who would otherwise not be able to attend. This is on a first come first served basis with no questions asked about your situation. Accompanying carers/personal assistants are admitted free of charge; please select the ‘1 Standard Ticket plus Free Carer/Personal Assistant’ option when making a booking. Access information for Wordsworth Grasmere can be found here. Please note that the fire in Dove Cottage may be lit during this event.

• Christmas Spirits!

  Saturday 28 November · 15:30 – 17:00

  Wordsworth Grasmere, Ambleside

  Join us at Dove Cottage and help us get into the Christmas spirit – and be introduced to some Christmas ‘spirits’. We will begin in the Learning Space with hot chocolate, gingerbread, dressing up and a spooky Gothic craft to get us into the mood. Then we will go into the dark, candlelit atmosphere of Dove Cottage to hear some seasonal supernatural tales: from Scrooge’s meeting with the ghostly Jacob Marley in London, to the sometimes helpful, sometimes mischievous supernatural beings that might be hiding somewhere in the Cumbrian landscape this festive season. For families with children aged 5+ (younger siblings can also be booked onto this session).

• Christmas Spirits!

  Wednesday 9 December · 16:30 – 18:00

  Wordsworth Grasmere, Ambleside

  Join us at Dove Cottage and help us get into the Christmas spirit – and be introduced to some Christmas ‘spirits’. We will begin in the Learning Space with hot chocolate, gingerbread, dressing up and a spooky Gothic craft to get us into the mood. Then we will go into the dark, candlelit atmosphere of Dove Cottage to hear some seasonal supernatural tales: from Scrooge’s meeting with the ghostly Jacob Marley in London, to the sometimes helpful, sometimes mischievous supernatural beings that might be hiding somewhere in the Cumbrian landscape this festive season. For families with children aged 5+ (younger siblings can also be booked onto this session).